Schedule
Plan ahead and gain greater value from your preparation.
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Registration
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First-Timers’ Orientation
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Welcome Reception
Join your peers to celebrate the start of the Regional Chain Conference.
General
Breakfast
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Registration
General Sessions
Opening General Session
Commence the conference with presentations from industry leaders and experts so you can stay ahead of pharmacy and retail trends.
John McGrath, Sr. VP Pharmacy, H-E-B and 2026 Regional Chain Chair
Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, President & CEO, National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Rick Gates, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, Walgreen Co. and NACDS Chair
Supported by PrimeRx
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Refreshment Break
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Refreshment Break
Insight Sessions
Redefining Pharmacy Economics: Charting the Future of Reimbursement Models
This session explores the transformation from traditional reimbursement models to cost-based frameworks, driven by regulatory momentum, government mandates, and market demand. We will examine how evolving benchmarks, acquisition-cost methodologies, and compliance requirements are reshaping pharmacy economics.
General
Lunch
General Sessions
Food as Medicine/Nourish My Health
General
Refreshment Break
Insight Sessions
Insight Session
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NACDS Networking Reception
Join your industry peers to recap on the day’s sessions and establish new connections.
Supported by McKesson Corporation
General
Breakfast
General
Registration
General
Refreshment Break
General
General Session
General
Refreshment Break
Insight Sessions
Insight Session
General
Lunch
General
One-to-One Business Conferences
Appointment-driven one-to-one business meetings between chain executives and key supplier trading partners set the stage for developing profitable marketing ideas and strengthening existing relationships.
General
NACDS Sunset Party
Conclude Regional Chain by connecting with new and existing business partners while enjoying a grand assortment of cuisine prepared throughout the evening.
